Vinyl Styles

Things to know about today’s versatile vinyl styles

Maybe your vision of vinyl is a little dated. If, when you hear
vinyl flooring, you see a small choice of colors and a lack of
interesting patterns, allow us to paint a totally different
picture.

Today, vinyl flooring has joined the ranks of tile, laminate and
carpeting in offering you beautiful products, a broad spectrum of
colors, virtually endless patterns and configurations – options
to inspire and fire your imagination.

Given that, the goal today is to determine what combination of
aesthetics, style and performance best fit your vinyl flooring
budget.

To help with that, and make you a smarter, more knowledgeable
shopper, we created this section.

It’s all about vinyl flooring style tips, the advantages and
benefits of vinyl, factors to consider when decorating with vinyl
and more.

Please read on and build your knowledge base on this traditional
product that has been transformed into true contemporary
flooring.

You’ll be floored by today’s vinyl.

Today’s vinyl flooring has truly advanced from that of yesterday.

Long gone are the shiny, plastic-looking floors that easily
dented and ripped.

There is now a broad selection of fashionable colors, patterns
and textures that offer durability and easy maintenance.

Many of these stylish new products emulate the look of natural
stone, slate or ceramic tile and can fit into any budget.

Vinyl is on the move throughout the home.

Traditionally, vinyl flooring has been found in your kitchen,
bath or laundry room areas.

This is because vinyl is a practical, functional and fashionable
option for today’s active households.

Vinyl is also known to be cushiony and warm underfoot in
comparison to natural stone or ceramic tile.

But now, thanks to innovations in design and performance, vinyl
flooring is at home in any room in your home. So factor that into
your planning.

With vinyl it’s easy in and easy out.

If replacing any flooring may be in your future, keep vinyl in
mind.

Vinyl floors are much easier to remove than a grouted ceramic
tile or natural stone floor.

This could potentially save you time and money in the long run if
and when replacement is a possibility.

As you buy up, the benefits escalate.

As you move up in the vinyl flooring price range there are many
benefits.

In terms of product selection alone, more versatile patterns,
colors and textures will be available to you.

When talking about performance, today’s premium wearlayers offer
superior resistance to stains, scuffs and scratches. That’s worth
noting if you live in an active household, or with kids or pets.

Some premium wearlayers are enhanced with aluminum oxide, which
provides exceptional resistance to scratching.

More importantly, these wearlayers make clean up a breeze. Make
your life a little easier.

You’ll also notice that, as you move up, you’ll get enhanced
performance constructions, designed to protect your floor from
rips, tears, gouges and permanent indentations.

Know this: style is determined by two sizes.

When selecting a vinyl pattern, you want to consider the size of
the room and the size of the pattern.

The decorating rule of thumb still applies to vinyl flooring in
relation to room size and color.

Lighter flooring colors will make a smaller room appear larger,
while darker colors will absorb the light and create a more
intimate setting.

When working with vinyl flooring pattern sizes, a smaller pattern
works well in small areas or in rooms where the pattern will be
visually interrupted with pieces of furniture, or a kitchen
island.

However, keep in mind that larger flooring patterns can sometimes
actually visually expand a room.

Be aware of your surroundings.

When considering vinyl flooring styles you’ll also want to
consider any printed fabric on your furniture or wallpaper in the
room.

If the fabric or wallpaper is a large-scale print you’ll want to
look at smaller patterns for the floor.

Conversely, if you have a small-scale pattern in the fabric or
wallpaper you’ll want a larger pattern for the floor.

Take a shine to understanding gloss.

Generally speaking, the lower the gloss level, the more forgiving
your floor will be to the daily wear of foot traffic. Choose your
gloss level accordingly.

Style is unique, personal and individual.

That’s good. Because today’s vinyl flooring is all that and more.
It’s one of the most popular and most economical flooring choices
on the market. And if this product is on your shopping list we
invite you to read more, know more about it, in the other vinyl
sections.

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